31 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 (22 days)
ZAR107,950 - 1 Space Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR107,950 * USD5,900 * GBP4,556 * EUR5,437 * AUD9,373
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 * USD465 * GBP359 * EUR428 * AUD738
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2025
23 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 (22 days)
ZAR107,950 - 2 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR107,950 * USD5,900 * GBP4,556 * EUR5,437 * AUD9,373
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 * USD465 * GBP359 * EUR428 * AUD738
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2025
30 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 (22 days)
ZAR119,950 - 1 Space Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR119,950 * USD6,556 * GBP5,063 * EUR6,042 * AUD10,415
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 * USD465 * GBP359 * EUR428 * AUD738
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2026
22 Nov 2026 - 13 Dec 2026 (22 days)
ZAR119,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR119,950 * USD6,556 * GBP5,063 * EUR6,042 * AUD10,415
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 * USD465 * GBP359 * EUR428 * AUD738
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2026
08 Nov 2027 - 29 Nov 2027 (22 days)
ZAR127,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR127,000 * USD6,941 * GBP5,360 * EUR6,397 * AUD11,027
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2027
15 Nov 2027 - 06 Dec 2027 (22 days)
ZAR127,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR127,000 * USD6,941 * GBP5,360 * EUR6,397 * AUD11,027
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2027
22 Nov 2027 - 13 Dec 2027 (22 days)
ZAR127,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR127,000 * USD6,941 * GBP5,360 * EUR6,397 * AUD11,027
Can be linked with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) III 2027
South Africa has the highest number of endemic and near-endemic bird species of any country on the African continent. Some of these special birds such as Drakensberg Rockjumper and Blue Crane – are beautiful and charismatic; while others, including the endangered Rudd’s and Botha’s Larks, are less striking but incredibly range-restricted. To boot, South Africa is also home to two very impressive endemic families, the striking Rockjumpers and Sugarbirds.
The focus of this 22-day endemics mega-birding tour is to see as many of these South African endemic, breeding endemic and near-endemic species as possible. Every single one of the 99 birds falling into this category as well as most of the 78 species falling into the category of endemic or near-endemic to the southern African sub-region are targeted during the tour. Furthermore, we will seek out many other special and sought-after African species; and, in the course of this tour, we have the potential to rack up a very impressive bird list in terms of species numbers, rarities and great sightings. Mammals will likewise form a major focus of our attention, and we can expect to also find an incredible diversity of reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife. We invite you to join us on this exciting celebration of our endemic treasures during this ultimate South African mega-birding adventure!
Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
African Penguin, Blue and Wattled Cranes, Ludwig’s and Denham’s Bustards, Blue, Southern Black and Karoo Korhaans, African Oystercatcher, Crowned, Cape and Bank Cormorants, Cape and Natal Spurfowls, Southern Bald Ibis, Cape Vulture, Black Harrier, Cape & Drakensberg Rockjumpers, Cape & Gurney’s Sugarbirds, Bush Blackcap, Ground Woodpecker, Rudd’s, Botha’s, Short-clawed, Red, Sclater’s, Cape Long-billed & Barlow’s Larks, African Rock & Yellow-breasted Pipits, Cape Longclaw, Knysna, Purple-crested & Livingstone’s Turacos, Cape Parrot, Gorgeous, Black-fronted & Olive Bushshrikes, Bokmakierie, Victorin’s, Namaqua, Cinnamon-breasted, and Layard’s Warblers, Fairy Flycatcher, Karoo Eremomela, Cape and Grey Penduline Tits, White-backed Mousebird, Spotted & Orange Ground Thrushes, Cape and Sentinel Rock Thrushes, Rudd’s Apalis, Woodward’s Batis, Karoo & Brown Scrub Robins, Karoo & Buff-streaked Chats, Pink-throated Twinspot, Neergaard’s, Orange-breasted & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, Cape & Drakensberg Siskins, Protea, Cape, Forest & Black-headed Canaries.
Black & White Rhinoceroses, Southern African Hedgehog, Meerkat, Black Wildebeest, Nyala, Cape Grysbok, Aardvark, Aardwolf, Springhare, Common Eland, Bat-eared Fox, Blesbok (Bontebok), Grey Rhebok, Klipspringer, Springbok, African Wild Dog, Cheetah
dune and mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation and coastal grasslands, mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal waters, wetlands
subtropical conditions with occasional rain, cooler in the highlands and the Cape
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Our Mega tours are very fast-paced birding adventures designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. The focus of the tour is to see as many of the endemics and area specials as possible in our given time. In order to cover the necessary route to maximise the species list we tend to spend a single night at most sites and travel large distances. There is very little down time aside from that spent driving from one site to the next. These tours are not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced or new birders; as well as anyone with serious mobility or health challenges.
comfortable guesthouses and lodges
mostly easy with some difficult species
500 - 550
Cape Peninsula, Sani Pass, Lake St. Lucia, Zululand game reserves, good food & wine, remote and seldom visited areas, spectacular scenery
good, but limited by time
Heinz was incredible. His knowledge and personality were wonderful. What a wonderful young man! We had an incredible time.
This tour was fantastic-it exceeded all expectations in every aspect. The country is beautiful and it was shown to us in a way I will never forget - the plants, birds, mammals landscapes, insects and people. One of the most rounded lifetime experiences I have had. And now for the guide. Daniel was one of the best (if not the best) guide I’ve ever had. He has incredible birding skills-we missed nothing! His natural science knowledge is vast, especially for his age-it shows his love of nature and willingness to share it. He was very good with us as a group-able to joke around with everyone and meet individual needs. He adapted to all situations smoothly and with great confidence. His driving skills were superb-in the 13 000 km we traveled, not once did I think he made a dangerous or even slightly aggressive move. His choice of lodges and restaurants was great-we didn't lose any weight on the trip! I would travel with him anytime and will seek out destinations where I know he is the guide. Thanks Rockjumper for a wonderful trip.
The lynchpin for our entire experience was the guide - and Greg de Klerk was simply brilliant. He was extremely skilled in knowing where the birds might be, and finding them once we got there. He carefully made sure that we all saw the bird. He was very knowledgeable about bird and mammal behaviour, and shared a lot of information with the tour members. He smoothly handled logistics, is a good driver, and patient with non-nationals who are unfamiliar with South African customs. He has a wonderful sense of humour; and a very warm and outgoing personality, which stimulated good relations between tour members. We would be very excited to go on another Rockjumper trip with him!
Greg is very knowledgable about everything South Africa and was very good at getting everyone on the birds. He manages the people dynamics very well and kept the mood light and enjoyable.
The tour was expertly led by David Hoddinott, who was attentive to the clients and exceptionally knowledgeable. He ensured everyone had seen each species of bird encountered. The weather took a turn, but David was keen to stick out as long as it was safe to give us the best chance of maximising our species. Highly recommended.
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South Africa - Mega Birding Tour I 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Cape Extension V 2024 - October 2024
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South Africa - Eastern V 2024 - October 2024
South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2024 - October 2024
South Africa - Eastern IV 2024 - September 2024
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South Africa - Allen (Cisticola Ref) 2024 - August 2024
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